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Seattle: man charged in selling counterfeit Cisco Products on the web

As reported by Heraldnet.com the owner and executives of a Lynnwood networking-hardware reseller were indicted last week in U.S. District Court in Seattle, charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Read Article

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Mumbai: Crime Intelligence Unit investigates two suspects for counterfeiting and funding terrorist organizations

As reported in Mumbaimirror.com the Mumbai Crime Branch and central intelligence agencies are investigating two south Mumbai residents for their suspected role in counterfeiting and funding terrorist activities. The police found fake currency in their possession when they arrested the two from a south-central Mumbai lodge on January 16. Read Article

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London: Mother and daughter found guilty of counterfeit footwear operation

Lep.co.uk reported that A mother and daughter have been found guilty of money laundering after a jury heard they acted as bankers for a counterfeit footwear operation.Jane Morris, 26, and Celia Morris, 59, shook their heads in the dock as the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on charges of converting criminal property after the court [...]

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Saanich, British Columbia: 53 year old woman arrested for passing counterfeit money

Goldstreamgazette.com reported that Police arrested a Saanich woman Monday after attempting to pay for an item at a store in Tillicum Centre using a counterfeit $20 U.S. bill. Read Article

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Washington, Utah: Feds arrest three suspects on counterfeit merchandise trafficking

Kutv.com reported that a federal investigation into the trafficking of counterfeit merchandise resulted Monday with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents seizing a truckload of suspected knockoffs in Washington City. Read Article

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South Africa: Counterfeit soccer jerseys sold in Johannesburg as the Africa Cup of Nations begins

Thenewage.co.za reported that fake Bafana Bafana jerseys were being sold for as little R50 on Jeppe Street in the Johannesburg CBD following the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations at the National Stadium on Saturday. The counterfeit football jerseys were flying off informal exhibition stands faster than other merchandise on display. Bafana Bafana’s original [...]

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Michigan: Jackson police investigate two cases of counterfeit bills

Mlive.com reported that counterfeit bills have been reported to police agencies throughout Jackson County, and one of the most recent occurrences happened at Jackson High School’s cafeteria. Read Article

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Canada: Winnipeg police warn locals of counterfeit $100s in circulation

Ctvnews.ca reported that Winnipeg Police are warning the public of counterfeit bills being circulated in the city.The bills, commonly in $100 denomination, may end up in the hands of consumers or retailers. Police are advising the public to check the money they receive, and remind people that they have no obligation to accept bills they [...]

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Florida: Tiffany & Co. sues 36 Chinese websites for selling counterfeits

Jckonline.com reported that on Jan. 7, Tiffany & Co. filed suit in Florida federal court against 36 websites it claims are selling counterfeit versions of its products—the latest in a series of suits whose costs the jeweler calls “staggering.” Read Article

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Millions of counterfeit condoms have been imported into United Kingdom

An increasing number of fake condoms are turning up on shop shelves, according to the UK government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulation Agency (MHRA) reported au.lifestyle.yahoo.com. In the last 18 months, millions of counterfeit condoms, including those from major brands such as Durex, have been illegally imported into the country, the BBC Newsbeat radio program [...]

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